Wayne Township in Richmond in Wayne County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Fats Waller
— Starr-Gennett Walk of Fame —
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023
1. Fats Waller Marker
In memory of Roland H. “Doc” Cutter, mayor of Richmond, 1956-1963. Donors: Nancy Cutter Turula, J. Robert Cutter, Roland L. Cutter.
Erected by The Starr-Gennett Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.
Location. 39° 49.497′ N, 84° 54.03′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Indiana, in Wayne County. It is in Wayne Township. Marker can be reached from South 1st Street, 0.2 miles south of South A Street (U.S. 40). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 131 S 1st St, Richmond IN 47374, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ernest & Hattie Frost Stoneman (here, next to this marker); Gene Autry (a few steps from this marker); Charley Patton (a few steps from this marker); New Orleans Rhythm Kings (a few steps from this marker); Fletcher Henderson (a few steps from this marker); Jelly Roll Morton (a few steps from this marker); Duke Ellington (a few steps from this marker); Alberta Hunter (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.
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Also see . . . Fats Waller (1904-1943). He became one of the most popular and influential performers of his era and a master of stride piano playing, finding critical and commercial success in both the United States and abroad, particularly in Europe. (Christopher Blue, BlackPast, posted Feb. 7, 2018) (Submitted on May 4, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023
2. Fats Waller Marker
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023
3. Fats Waller Marker
Alan Fisher via Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division (Public Domain), 1938
4. Thomas Wright "Fats" Waller (1904-1943)
He copyrighted over 400 songs, including his best-known compositions, "Ain't Misbehavin'" and "Honeysuckle Rose."
Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 3, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 4. submitted on May 4, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
